I think what we need in these times full of doubtIs something that we can get jiggy about So how 'bout a day that will commemorateSomeone completely, incredibly great?

But who should we honour; who should we pick?That rates with St. Patrick and jolly ol' NickIt must be a person we all do admireFor kindness, compassion, and qualities higher

Hey, I know of someone! Soon I'll give her nameWho gives of herself for no glory or fameYou probably know her; she's here at GBShe moderates not one or two boards but THREE!

All long-standing members will know she's the bestBut some that are newer still may not have guessedSo just for the few folks that still need a clueI'll give you some hints 'til you figure out who

She started her game playing days on a MacBut switched to PC once and never looked backNow Riven and Shivers top her list of favesBut all the first person games earn her top raves

She doesn't like reading, but views every postWhich proves without doubt that she gives us her mostShe's always so pleasant but won't stand no guffHer word is the law when enough is enough <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

But what we don't see of this courageous lassIs her on her tractor when mowing the grassOr calmly admiring the gardens sometimesThe soft yellow roses and gentle wind chimes

And when all is right in the world, then she goesTo bed for a treat of a few OreosAnd if on that day she's especially niceShe'll leave out a cookie for visiting mice!!

Yet most of us know her because we've each hadOur lives enriched by her in good times or badWith that there can no more be any surpriseI speak of the one with the sweet butterflies

So now that you know, let there be no delayIt's time that we fully commence Deedle's Day!!Please come join the party and share in the cheerAnd celebrate someone we all hold so dear

Alas, Dee, we know that you're not feeling wellBut if it would help we would all walk through hellJust to spare you the pain for a short little whileTo say that we care and to bring you a smile

And though we have chosen this April 19Our fond words for you, we ALWAYS do meanSo sit back and bask in this warm, loving glowCuz after today it's again status quo

At least until next year when on this same dateWe'll pop the champagne and toast you feeling GREAT!! And now at long last, let me give up the floorSo others can tell you how much you're adored

It's Deedle's Day, gang, so get up and get dressedAnd come spend some time with our most-cherished guestJust say a few words at the least, don't be shyWe'll laugh and we'll play and if need be, we'll cry

It's good to have family at times just like theseAnd no one has one quite as big as ~MacDee's!Yes, family and loved ones and closest dear friendsAre here now so this is where my poem ends.

Enjoy your day, Dee!!! We love you!

Jack

P.S. Full credit to your great pals Namma and infernoj13usa for making this happen, Dee. As always, I'm just the front man. Ha!! I hear they're applying for a national holiday, but last I heard, approval was still pending. Governments, y'know...

Can't believe I'm one of the first arrivals at the Party - I guess there may be some advantages to being Down Under after all. But I promise not to scoff all the goodies (in fact I may even bring some of my own later on) before the others arrive.

And here's a little something from three of us who will be here from time to time during "Deedle's Day".

Well, here comes the second Ozzie to the party - Peter and I obviously like to be early.I'm clutching a bottle of really nice Australian Shiraz wine - I know you can't taste it. but I will use it to drink a toast to one of the nicest and kindest people on the forum. Take care of yourself - enjoy this special day and know that we are all thinking of you and encouraging you. Small steps Dee and soon this will all be behind you.A cards on the way - CYE

Happy Deedle's Day to a very special and wonderful lady!!! What a great way to honor our beloved Boomer!! I couldn't come up with a poem nearly as good as Jack's, so here's one I found, just for you!

If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you and share with you its beauty On the days you're feeling blue.

If I could build a mountain You could call your very own A place to find serenity A place to be alone

If I could take your troubles I would toss them! in the sea But all these things I'm finding are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain Or catch a rainbow fair But let me be what I know best- A friend who's always there.

Dee, you are always here for all of us with encouraging words, help and advice. We are ever so grateful, and we hope that you realize that you are very loved and appreciated, and that we're all here for you too.

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its way out of that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared that it had gone as far as it could and could go no further.

So, the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bits of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and a pair of small shrivled wings. The man expected that at any moment the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body,which would contract in time. Neither happen...

The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shrivled wings. It was never able to fly. What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand,was that the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening was God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it woudl be ready for flight once it achieved its freedon from the coccoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as we could have been....

.....We could never fly.

We ask for Strength ...and God gives us Difficulties to make us strong.

What a wonderful poem Jack, I think you managed to sum up just how we all feel!!

Dee, hope you really enjoy Your special day, we will be thinking extra special positive thoughts your way today.

Oh and as for the party, well I have arrived equipped with... a massive box of tissues as there are certain to be many tears of joy shed today, 30 banana loaves, warm from the oven, (I'm sure they will all get eaten), a few bottles of Theakstons Old Peculier (a Yorkshire ale) and of course... a heart full of love for all my Boomer friends, but Especially for Dee!!

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A bounce a day keeps the doctor away!!Playing Sims2, Sherlock, Phantom of VeniceReading Storm Breaking

It might look like we're up bright and early but, no, this is another message from Downunder.

Our Deedle's Day has been underway for 20 hours, what kept you all?

But now that you're here, better tuck in before all the food goes. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Dee, and hugs from your dear friends at Quandary. We're thinking of you and you can always write to us at any time